Senior Software Engineer (Java 17)

A Moving Experience.

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation? Are you passionate about improving the human experience through AI? Do you want to be part of a team that’s redefining the transportation experience?

Who is Cerence ai? 

Cerence ai is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. 

Our Driving Force 

Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java 17, HTTPS, RESTful APIs, and Microservices architecture. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing scalable applications while ensuring best practices in security and performance.

Your Impact

6+ years of experience in Java development, with strong expertise in Java 11/17 with rest API

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java-based applications using Java 17.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices following best practices.
• Implement secure HTTPS communication and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and product management.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best coding practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring ?

• Java 11/17 – Strong expertise in core Java and multithreading.
• RESTful APIs – Experience designing and consuming APIs.
• Microservices Architecture – Proven experience in building and managing distributed applications.
• Kubernetes – Hands-on experience with container orchestration and deployment.

• Cloud Platforms – Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Spring Boot – Proficiency in developing applications using Spring Boot.
• CI/CD Pipelines – Knowledge of Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools.
• Database Management – Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis

What we offer

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to the base salary), including:

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Insurance coverage (medical, life, and disability)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Equity awards for certain positions and levels
• Hybrid work mode

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable, and may be amended, terminated, or replaced from time to time.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.  

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:

- Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
- Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
- Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
- Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
- Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.

- Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).

- Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.